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What is the NLN?
The National Learning Network is a national programme designed to increase the uptake of Information and Learning Technology (ILT) across Further Education
My Aims
To make (and retain) contact with fellow subject specialists in
colleges
To raise awareness of NLN materials and e-learning resources
To promote good practice in use of online learning materials
To create and maintain ILT subject communities
WHY SHOULD YOU LISTEN?
Free! – (easily downloadable)
Saves preparation time
Fun & engaging
Look good: High quality professional materials
NLN materials
small free-standing chunks of learning
pedagogically sound
instruction, practice, assessment
appropriate use of media
interactive
motivating / engaging / fun
easily accessible
Round 1 Subjects
Levels 1,2,3 Application of Number,Communications, Wider Key Skills
Levels 1,2 Art & Design, Business Studies,Health Studies, Hospitality & Catering
Level 2 Amenity Horticulture, Floristry,Generic Science, Hair & Beauty,Mathematics
Level 1 General Basic Education
Web site
www.nln.ac.uk
NLN Materials
L ife S c ien ce C h em is try P h ys ics
S c ien ce
Where do they fit?
GNVQ Foundation ScienceGNVQ Intermediate ScienceGCSE Biology (Foundation)GCSE Chemistry (Foundation)GCSE Science - Single Award (Foundation)BTEC First Diploma Science
Where do they fit?
BTEC FD Animal Care
NVQ level 3 Beauty Therapy
Access
Any more?
Chemistry
Introduction to chemical structure
Making new chemicals
Solids, liquids and gases
Life Science
Organisation of living things
Chemicals of life and diet
Speeding up chemical reactions
Moving in and out of cells
Physics
• Using electrical energy safely in the home
• Using energy
Mathematics Materials
To support GNVQ Intermediate Science
Graphs and charts
Interpreting graphs 1
Interpreting graphs 2
Mathematics Materials
Three types of Learning Objects
Tutorial
Practice
Assessment
Round 2 Subjects
Construction crafts
Health & Safety
Travel & Tourism
Engineering
Performing arts
Maths for engineering & computing
Sport & Recreation
Environmental Conservation
Care, Childcare & Social care
Level2
2
1,2,3
2
1,2,3
1,2,3
2,3
3
2,3
Round 3 Subjects
Non-Vocational
Maths
English
Psychology
History
Geography
Physics
Biology with Sports Science
Social Studies
Level
3 (AS/A2)
Round 3 Subjects
Vocational
General Art & Design
Hair & Beauty
Construction
Office Administration
Catering
Level
1 - 4
2,3
2,3
1,2
3,4
Round 3 Subjects
Key Skills
IT
Communication
Application of Number
Basic SkillsLiteracy & Numeracy
ESOL
Level
1,22,31,2,3
Entry level 1-3, Level 1
Entry level 1-3, Level 1
Using the materials
a supplement to face-to-face teaching
assessment
revision aids
introduce variety into teaching & learning
an integral part of a lesson using an interactive whiteboard
independent learning
The Tutor Resource Pack
Guide for FE practitioners
More effective use of NLN materials
Advice on best practice
Integration
Problems and queries
Questions to consider
How could you use the materials ?
What would you have to do differently in order to use them effectively ?
What institutional changes may be needed to enable you to use them effectively ?
FINALLY
NLN website
Case Studies
Science community
Evaluation form
Web site
www.nln.ac.uk